The Moral Imperative to Include Pregnant Women in Clinical Trials of Interventions for COVID-19
Isabelle Malhamé, Rohan D’Souza, Matthew P. Cheng
Abstract
Although the number of clinical trials for patients with COVID-19 is increasing, many exclude pregnant women as participants or do not address pregnancy. This commentary discuss why pregnancy women should be included in clinical trials of interventions for COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePsychological interventionARDSHypoxemiaPediatricsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ComorbidityFamily medicineDiseaseInternal medicinePsychiatryLungInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 Impact on ReproductionMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumMaternal and fetal healthcare